Development Review Tech I/II — Shape Permits & Planning

Sacbar; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Mateo's Community Development Department seeks a Development Review Technician I/II to support building permits and planning applications at the Permit Center. You will assist the public in person, by phone, or email, screen applications for completeness, enter data into permitting software, and route plans for review across City departments.

This role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to evolving codes and procedures within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Ability to assist the public at the Permit Center.
• Basic understanding of building permits and development review.
• Awareness of city codes and department standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public at the Permit Center, provide customer service in person, by phone or by email regarding building and development review submittal requirements.
• Screen and review applications for completeness; enter permit data into permitting software; route plans for review to relevant departments.
• Compile building permit data, prepare reports, and assist with fee calculations and issuance of permits.
• Maintain positive relationships with coworkers and the public; support a team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Public counter support

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Permitting software

Plan review software

Job description

City of San Mateo's Community Development Department seeks a Development Review Technician I/II to support building permits and planning applications at the Permit Center. You will assist the public in person, by phone, or email, screen applications for completeness, enter data into permitting software, and route plans for review across City departments.

This role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to evolving codes and procedures within a fast-paced